Product Scheduler

Sigma is a global food company that is dedicated to the production, distribution and sales of refrigerated and frozen products such as cold meats, dry meats, cheese, yogurt, prepared meals and beverages. We have a strong diversified portfolio of well-positioned brands that market in the countries where we participate. We operate in 69 production plants, serving more than 590,000 customers in North, Central, South America, the Caribbean and Europe.

Working for Sigma is like working for a family-owned business, we believe in taking care of our associates so they will be dedicated to producing high quality products. You are not just applying for a job, this is the start to a new career whether your path takes you to the corporate headquarters or within the food production and distribution side of the business.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Product Management, the Product Scheduler will coordinate optimal production schedules and maintain inventory levels based on an ADI (100 SKUs).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Analyze inventory and prepare weekly production schedules utilizing the sales forecast and product inventory
• Develop and communicate weekly production schedules to producing plants and Co-Packers to ensure ship dates and optimal plant performance levels are met
• Adjust schedules daily or as needed based on changes in demand, variation on production (yields, quality, holds), and regulatory testing
• Work with Production Personnel, Sales Team, Sales Support and Vendors to coordinate availability of finished products
• Track and monitor production volume of materials by SKU to assist procurement on supply order quantities
• Generate and maintain reports including but not limited to, daily shortage report for shipments, weekly shortage report for shipments, Booking Variance Report, Production Planning Capacity, and Weekly Production Tracking
• Conduct monthly plant visits
• Enter sales orders

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business and/or Accounting

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITITES (KSA’s)

• Must possess strong analytical troubleshooting and problem resolution skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to write in a clear and concise manner
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines through sound project management, prioritization
• Possess troubleshooting and organizational skills and the ability to adjust to changing requirements
• Demonstrate a strong service orientation, business analytics, problem solving, and managerial skills
• Requires timely and efficient decision making

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work in an office and plant environment with exposure to noise, equipment and machinery
• Able to work in a facility with varying temperatures (34˚ F to 95˚ F) for prolonged periods of time
• Position may require overnight travel

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Usual office environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery. Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment ranges from normal office levels to loud.

Come join our team of professionals! Sigma provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Sigma complies with applicable federal, state and local laws, including fair employment practices and equal employment opportunity when conducting recruiting and hiring, governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• Do you require visa sponsorship or will you require it in the future?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Product scheduling: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location